In a democratic system the parties themselves should practise internal democracy, argues Norman Abjorensen
10 Feb 10 Comments (0)The phoney war is over
With Tony Abbott in charge the game is on in earnest, writes Norman Abjorenson
10 Dec 09 Comments (0)The Howard impact
Viewed comparatively, the achievements and failings of the Howard government look a little different, write Rodney Tiffen and Ross Gittins in this edited extract from their new book, How Australia Compares
Comments (4)A good week for the Liberal Party
Voters know too much about Tony Abbott, but in the long run that’s not a problem for his party, writes Peter Brent
02 Dec 09 Comments (3)Wrong man, wrong place
The turmoil will continue, writes Geoffrey Barker, and meanwhile the small “l” liberals are missing in action
01 Dec 09 Comments (2)Reaping the whirlwind
The opponents of the emissions trading scheme have embarked on a high-risk strategy, writes Norman Abjorensen
27 Nov 09 Comments (0)
What is a liberal?
Geoffrey Barker dissects George Brandis’s defence of liberalism in the face of his party’s dalliance with conservatism
17 Nov 09 Comments (1)Self-inflicted wound
We need a strong opposition to hold government to account, and that may well be the real loss in the Peter Dutton preselection saga, writes Norman Abjorensen
12 Oct 09 Comments (1)The living truth
The Coalition’s contribution to economic debate is inflexible and unpersuasive, writes Geoffrey Barker
01 Oct 09 Comments (0)
